Removing Vinyl Top...

[boXman]

I know this has been discussed a lot, but I didn't find all the answers I'm lookin for.

After the Vinyl is off, what is the best way to get rid of the left over crap? *Edit* Was reading Epi's thread on CVN and he used Aircraft Stripper and he said it works well, any thing work better?

How does one remove the rear window trim without screwing it up?

How bad is the seam on the C-pillar? I really don't care about it, unless it's really shitty looking.

[Grand Marquis GT]

That's AFTER about two hours of smoothing and putty.

Good luck.

[nitroracer]

So... if you have no paint/body work experience, is it worth attempting for a small project? My vinyl up top is cracking pretty bad.

[83tc]

itll take awhile but its worth it

[85crownHPP]

to get the trim out, stick a flat head screwdriver in there a pry it up. it will take some force, and make a loud POP when the clip pulls free.

[IceRocky]

ok i have a 82 mark 6 4 door and im wanting to remove the vinal top but im not sure if the trim pieces will still fit, if they dont is there a way i can get some that do fit and where can i get them? my top is crackin bad too

[gadget73]

Its the rear window trim that will be hard. If your rear window isn't full size, there is a big nasty fiberglass thing around the glass and the car will look utterly idiotic without the top on it. Unless you happen to have this fairly rare setup, just get the vinyl replaced.

[IceRocky]

ok thanks for the info...btw does anyone know about what that would cost just for a black top removed and replaced, im lookin at goin black body and black vinal top havent done much to the interior yet so its gona be redone most likly in black to though

[boXman]

Looking at several hundred for a new top job.

[JumboFriendly]

When I finally get off my ass and get my tudor down here, I plan to do a write up on removal and seam filling.

[Mr. Land Yacht]

I was quoted 450 bucks to replace my top...that's prolly what I'll do...
'cuz going slicktop would cost me more.

[Grand Marquis GT]

I was quoted 450 bucks to replace my top...that's prolly what I'll do...
'cuz going slicktop would cost me more.

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No it wouldnt, dummy!

[marquisman]

i just turned my 1980 mark 6 2door into a slick top, it dont look too bad at the back so long u tint ur windows and all the trim peieces go back in. im havin a company make a rear window molding made up. i like it much better without the top, it doesent fit the style of the car.

[Jackup460]

I was quoted 450 bucks to replace my top...that's prolly what I'll do...
'cuz going slicktop would cost me more.

No more than 200 in the midwest for a full top including materials.

[nitroracer]

marquisman, have any pictures you can post up?